Almond Macaroons

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 2 cups blanched almonds, finely ground (8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon potato starch

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg whites until foamy in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Gradually beat in sugar and almond extract until stiff, shiny peaks form.

3. 3

   Combine almonds and potato starch and stir into egg white and sugar mixture.

4. 4

   Grease baking sheet and lightly dust it with potato starch.

5. 5

   Form small mounds two-inches apart on baking sheet by piping through large star tip or drop by tablespoons.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees 18 to 20 minutes, until firm and lightly browned.

7. 7

   Cool on racks.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container.